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Indeed it was, but my 21st was not. My parents were awesome for my 16th - they rented a limo for me and my best friends and we all went out for dinner at Hard Rock Cafe, which at the time was the hot new restaurant in Vancouver and a desired "dining experience." I still think organizing that for me was one of the sweetest things they've done.

My 21st was no big deal though, in fact I can't even remember what I did. Most likely nothing, I'm not big on throwing myself a party for my birthday anymore!

Same here - the only big deal about turning 16 was being eligible for a driver's license. My parents made kind of a big deal out of my 21st birthday (came from out of town to visit and take me out, etc. which is so not like them!) but I didn't understand what the big deal was. lol